HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE 2017-18 Field Trip Educator Guide
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PRESENTS HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE 2017-18 Field Trip Educator Guide ArtsBridge presents Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Educator Guide 1 Dear Educators, Welcome to ArtsBridge’s 2017-18 Field Trip Season! We are GUIDE CONTENTS thrilled to present Hypnotic Brass Ensemble in their Cobb Energy Perofrming Arts Centre debut! About The Cobb Energy Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, or HBE, are seven brothers from Performing Arts Centre.....................................3 the south side of Chicago who come from an extraordinary musical family. The band freely mix the brass band tradition Field Trip Guidelines...........................................4 with generous doses of hip hop, soul and funk, creating an intoxicating and boisterous blend. They’ve performed Transportation Information…......................5-6 Coachella, WOMAD AU, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. The documentary film Theater Etiquette................................................7 Brothers Hypnotic explores their music, work ethic, life and experience of being raised by their jazz legend father Pre-Show Activities.............................................8 Phil Cohran. After screening in major cities and festivals, HBE Vocabulary...................................................9 it aired on PBS. Their song, “War” was featured in the blockbuster hit movie Hunger Games. About the Performance...................................10 Thank you for sharing this special experience with your All in the Family...................................................11 students. We hope this field trip guide helps you connect the performance to your in-classroom curriculum in ways About the Instruments.....................................12 that you find valuable. In the following pages, you will see guidelines regarding your field trip, background on slam Lip Buzzing...........................................................13 poetry, and applicable ways to incorporate spoken word poetry into your classroom. Please “pick and choose” Long Tones..........................................................14 materials and ideas from the guide to meet your class’ Family Values.......................................................15 unique needs. Resources.............................................................16 We look forward to inspiring and educating your students through the arts on October 25, 2017 at the world-class Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre! See you at the theatre, The ArtsBridge Team ArtsBridge presents Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Educator Guide 2 About Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The landmark Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a cultural, entertainment DID YOU KNOW? and special events venue of a national significance. Atlanta’s first major performing • More than 250,000 patrons arts facility in four decades, Cobb Energy Centre boasts state-of-the-art systems, visit the Cobb Energy Centre amenities and design features that allow the expression of any artistic idea and each year. captivate performers, patrons and event planners. The Centre’s strong suit is versatility. It can accommodate events as diverse as Broadway, concerts, corporate • The Cobb Energy Centre functions, private parties and family entertainment. opened in 2007. The Centre’s distinctive façade and three-story lobby – highlighted by a 65-foot, • The Cobb Energy Centre has floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall – offer visitors a grand welcome and stunning two main spaces: introduction to a venue of great warmth, elegance and possibilities. Nothing speaks John A. Williams Theatre, “special occasion” like the majestic lobby – a gathering space and promenade with 2750 seats two grand staircases, specially designed colored-glass chandeliers and walls of Venetian plaster. Kessel D. Stelling Ballroom, 10,000 square feet The Centre’s 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre captures the richness and intimacy of vintage theaters. Yet it incorporates modern touches and technology – including • No seat is more than 160 feet advanced sound, lighting and acoustical elements – that allow fine-tuning for each from center stage in the John performance. With equal poise, the Theatre can host concerts, opera, drama, A. Williams Theatre. comedy, lectures, dance and spoken word. • There are 1,000 parking spaces on site. For special occasions and events – from wedding receptions and themed parties to corporate banquets and black-tie galas – the Centre’s flexible spaces include a • The Centre is located one mile 9,500-square foot Courtyard, 3,100-square-foot Terrace and 10,000-square-foot from the new Braves stadium Ballroom – divisible into three independent spaces, each with autonomous sound and only 15 minutes from and lighting controls. The Ballroom’s pre-function area is ideally suited for pre- downtown Atlanta. and post-event gatherings. • ArtsBridge programs began in 2007 and reach 30,000 – 40,000 students each year. ArtsBridge presents Synergy Educator Guide 3 Field Trip Guidelines Below are some simple guidelines for your Chaperones: Chaperones have a job to perform while ArtsBridge Field Trip to the Cobb Energy Performing at the Centre. Please make sure that your chaperones Arts Centre. Please read carefully and contact us at are interspersed among students and that they are (770) 916-2805 if you have questions or require prepared for the day’s responsibilities. Please discuss restroom visits, emergencies, behavior, etc. with your additional information. chaperones prior to arrival. Behavior: Students and teachers are encouraged to enjoy All field trip admissions are to be made in Reservations: performances, applaud and express enthusiasm in a manner advance. Please do not bring more than the number of seats that is appropriate for the performance, yet not disruptive reserved. Performances are expected to sell out and we will for others. We request that all phones, tablets and any other not be able to accommodate an increase in numbers at the last electronic devices be completely turned off or on silent minute. All patrons, including teachers and chaperones, must mode during the performance. We ask that chaperones on have a reservation in order to attend these performances. upper levels watch for students tossing or throwing items to Children under the age of three are not permitted to attend. lower levels and prevent students from climbing or leaning Payment: Payments must be made in full, 3 weeks prior to on railings. No student can leave the audience chamber the day of show or we will not be able to accommodate your without an accompanying chaperone. Students/classes that reservation. An invoice will be given to you at the time your are disruptive may be asked to leave the performance with reservation is made. Once you have paid in full, we will send a no refund. (See Theatre Etiquette on Page 7.) confirmation, which will serve as your school’s ticket into the Departure: Performances last approximately one hour. performance. ArtsBridge reserves the right to cancel unpaid Upon conclusion of the performance, classes will be reservations after the payment due date. dismissed to the designated parking area to board their Transportation: The Centre can accommodate school buses and return to school. buses, vans and cars. Please be aware that vans and cars will Lunch: There is no facility for classes to eat lunch in the incur a $6 per vehicle parking fee. A third party contractor runs Cobb Energy Centre. We recommend classes eat lunch at the the Centre’s garage and charges this fee. There is no charge Galleria Specialty Mall, Cumberland Mall, or a park on the for parking school buses. All buses, vans and cars must comply route to/from the venue or on their bus. with directions provided by on-site staff. Arrival: All vehicles should approach the Cobb energy Performing Arts Centre from AKERS MILL ROAD. ((See map herein.) Upon entering the driveway, buses will be directed to the circular drive where they will temporarily pull up to the curb for unloading. A Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre representative will board the bus and check-in your school. Classes will be immediately unloaded and buses will be directed to their designated parking areas. Seating: Classes are seated as they arrive, starting with the floor level, first row. The exception to this is for programs with older and younger students in attendance at the same time. In this case, students in kindergarten and first-grade will be seated in the first few rows of the theatre. There are three levels of seating, with the back row of the top level no more than 160 feet from the stage. Restrooms: Please seat your entire group, before taking restroom breaks, so that you can be easily found. Students MUST be accompanied by adult chaperones when going to the restroom. We encourage that you take groups so that there are fewer trips. ArtsBridge presents Synergy Educator Guide 4 Transportation Information Buses: All school buses must approach the building After the Show: After the performance, buses will be from AKERS MILL ROAD on the North side of the parked in the Centre’s surface lot in numerical order and building. This will be crucial in assuring a fairly smooth representatives will assist you in locating your bus(es). We flow fo traffic. There will be Centre representatives encourage everyone to board their buses as quickly and guiding you. Buses will pull onto the site from behind the safely as possible. For safety reasons, we are going to try building and then drive to the front. PLEASE MAKE SURE and hold all buses until everyone